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Disabled Holidays in Normandy
Often referred to as France’s version of Devon (with Brittany being its Cornwall), Normandy is lower-lying and less rugged than its neighbour, while still matching it in natural beauty and historical sights.
It’s home to some great beaches, with large, shingled expanses backed by dramatic cliffs between Dieppe and Le Havre, and flatter golden sands west of the Seine – the scene of the D-Day landings. Today the beaches are popular for traditional days at the seaside as well as reverential battlefield tours, which visit all five of the D-Day landing sites, along with other local attractions.
Inland Normandy is just as pretty. The countryside is dotted with lush meadows, rolling orchards and quaint villages, with plenty of bucolic pubs and restaurants serving up freshly caught seafood alongside dishes crafted with locally produced apples and Camembert.
Gems like the island monastery of Mont-St-Michel and Rouen’s colourful medieval old town complete the package.
Accessible attractions
Battlefield tours are one of the main draws for veterans and history buffs coming to Normandy. As well as visiting the five D-Day beaches – Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword – they also stop off at several museums and resting places, such as the Caen Memorial museum, which is wheelchair accessible. To arrange a disabled-friendly tour that suits your requirements, please call us on 0161 260 2218.
Other accessible attractions in Normandy include the Bayeux Museum, home of the famous 11th-century tapestry telling the epic tale of the Norman invasion of England. The museum has a wheelchair entrance and a lift to the upper floors. Bayeux’s impressive Norman-Romanesque cathedral is also wheelchair accessible.
Getting there
By ferry and car: Ferries sail from Portsmouth to Le Havre, Cherbourg, and Ouistreham, just north of Caen. Sailing to Caen takes six hours, Le Havre four and Cherbourg three. Poole to Cherbourg and Newhaven to Dieppe ferry services take four hours. Dover to Calais takes 90 minutes, and Dover to Dunkirk takes two hours. You can also take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais and drive to Normandy.
By train: The Eurostar from London to Paris Gard du Nord takes 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes The TGV service from Paris to Rouen calls at Vernon (for Giverny) and continues to Dieppe and Le Havre. Journey time from Paris to Dieppe is 2 hours 25 minutes. Trains between Cherbourg and Paris call at Bayeux and Caen.
By air: The two main airports for Normandy are Caen-Carpiquet and Deauvlle-Normandie. Not every UK airport has a direct service, however, so please check availability and flight times with us.
Types of accessible accommodation: Gîtes, cottages, apartments and hotels.
What’s available with our disabled holidays in Normandy?
- Accessible accommodation – guaranteed
- Flights
- Adapted transfers
- Mobility equipment hire – wheelchairs, hoists, shower chairs and electric beds
- Attractions and days out
- Financial protection
- Our award-winning service
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Accessible hotel
La Glacerie- Bed and Breakfast, Room only
- Hotels
- 3 Stars
This 2 star hotel is located close to Fort du Roule.
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Accessible Hotel
Courtils- Room only
- Hotels
- 3 Stars
Property Location Located in Courtils, Manoir de la Roche Torin is within the vicinity of Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel and St. Gervais Basilica.Rooms Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Windows open to garden and courtyard views.
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Accessible Hotel
Cricqueboeuf- Room only
- Hotels
- 3 Stars
Property Location With a stay at Manoir de la Poterie & Spa in Cricqueboeuf (Seine Estuary), you'll be close to Golf of Deauville Saint-Gatien. This 4-star hotel is within the vicinity of Sainte Catherine Church and Deauville Poney Club.
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Accessible Hotel
Normandy- Room only
- Hotels
- 3 Stars
Property Location With a stay at Residence Gold Beach in Asnelles (Seine Bay), you'll be close to Gold Beach. This aparthotel is within the region of Cathedrale Notre-Dame Bayeux and Musee de la Bataille Normande.